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Evan vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Parker

Boy #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"keeper of the park, park ranger"

Origin: Old French (parcier)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#97
Total SSA Count
3,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Parker Rank #97

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #143 for Evan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Parker more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Parker mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin).

Are Evan and Parker boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.

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